DDMSWCF sets up relief station at Liukuei Township

In the wake of Typhoon Morakat which inflicted severe floods on southern Taiwan and caused a deadly mudslide in eastern Taiwan between 7 and 9 August, Dharma Drum Mountain Social Welfare and Charity Foundation (DDMSWCF) set up a relief station at Liukuei Township of Kaohsiung County in southern Taiwan on 14 August.

The station is providing survivors with emergency materials and spiritual counseling in the hope that these measures will help to alleviate some of their burdens. DDMSWCF will also provide needs-based emergency subsidies and stipends to children of victims.

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Vice Secretary of DDMSWCF Venerable Chang Fa said that Liukuei Township was hit hard by the typhoon and transportation to the outside was still difficult.

Venerable Chang Fa affirmed, however, that as long as there is a road ahead , DDMSWCF will continue its relief works for those in need in line with the spirit of Guanyin (Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva).

(translated by Jin Yang/edited by DDM Australia Editing Team)

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Abbot President expresses gratitude to volunteers’ dedication in relief efforts and urges the initiation of the Mind Relief Project

On the morning of August 18 2009, at Yunlai Monastery, Abbot President Venerable Guo Dong was briefed on DDM's relief efforts in regions hit by Typhoon Morakat, carried out between August 8th and 17th.

Abbot President expressed his appreciation to all relief workers and volunteers, and instructed the Dharma Drum Mountain Social Welfare and Charity Foundation (DDMSWCF) to initiate the Mind Relief Project in the affected regions, which will be the focal point in following DDM's relief works.

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Having provided the survivors with relief supplies in the first phase, the project will focus on easing their afflicted and depressed minds, hoping they would soon regain peace and move on with courage and wisdom of the Dharma.

At the end of the session, the Abbot President called on everyone to act in compassion and join hands to help restore our lovely homeland.

(translated by Jin Yang/edited by Chiacheng Chang & Lisa Tu)

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